Over the past few years, a new way to consume nicotine has become increasingly popular. Zyn, a new brand of oral nicotine pouches that...

Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Connecticut in 2021, edibles have become increasingly common. With their rise in...

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of substance misuse. Educating our...

October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a crucial time to raise awareness around the impact of bullying, and to promote efforts...

September is National Family Meals Month, created to encourage and educate Americans about the rewards of cooking at home and gathering...

West Haven Tobacco Compliance Check Results   Out of twenty-nine West Haven businesses that currently sell tobacco ten were cited for...

The West Haven Prevention Council needs your help! We want to learn more about the City of West Haven's attitudes around risk and...

Marijuana (also known as cannabis) is now legal for medical and recreational use in certain states. Marijuana becoming legal increases...

Out of eleven West Haven businesses that currently sell tobacco four were cited for illegally selling tobacco products to someone under...

The week of August 27, 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released its “Report to Congress on...

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin or morphine. Fentanyl is often mixed into other substances...

Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Your medicine is for you. What’s safe for you might be...

Seven West Haven businesses were cited for illegally selling tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 during recent unannounced...

What is Naloxone? Naloxone, sometimes referred to by the brand name Narcan, is a medication administered to people who may be...

At West Haven Prevention Council, we want to build a coalition that is responsive to community needs. To do that, we'd like to provide...

On June 8, 2022, West Haven Police Department partnered with Connecticut's Liquor Control Division to conduct an alcohol compliance...

As graduation and summer approach, the West Haven Prevention Council (WHPC) are reminding adults that it's against the law to allow...

Connecticut has Good Samaritan Laws with the overriding purpose of encouraging professionals and laypersons to help those in need of...

On June 22nd, Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis. This means that residents over the age of...